We live in a age where it is technically possible for any content to be available anytime, anywhere to anyone. But why don't we have it?????? Because of stupid stuff like this.
The likes of Netflix and Google Books are trying to bring attention to back catalog content. Content (sometime literally) rotting on the shelf. Content that is make no one no money currently, and they are demonized for it.
Yeah, I'm sure many private institutions, or maybe even Google would have been willing to do this, if Universal were willing to release these works into the Public Domain.
Instead Universal dumped the work on to the tax payer.
Really, why is this seen a generous act by Universal? What did it cost them?
Billions of children are born with ears every year. What are doctors doing to make sure these ears are not being used to listen to illegal music?
RIAA would love to work the medical professionals to stop music piracy at its source, the human ear.
We strongly urge you to take these concerns seriously... we prefer a practical solution to these issues, and hope to avoid the need to escalate the issue further.
At what point does anyone in the whole process look at the other guy, and say "Are we really doing this? Does this makes sense to you? 'Cause this seems kinda silly to me."
Is Reddit and 4chan the a model for a new form of "Investigative News"?
People are always questioning "Who is going to pay for investigative news?" when the Newspapers go away.
I'm not saying this is a total replacement, but I can see, online communities passionate about particular topics doing their own research.
Bundling investigative news with classifieds, and printing and distributing it on paper isn't the only way. New solutions sometimes come from the most unlikely places.
Just like the Hollywood believes revenue can only flow in one direction (toward them), I'm tired of hearing WikiLeak nay-sayers proclaim that WikiLeaks can only make us less safe.
Here is an example of WikiLeaks shining light on a real problem which we hope will bring end end to a very bad thing and make this kids more safe.
Are where are the concrete examples where where we are less safe now due to WikiLeaks? Are we just supposed to trust them, and ignore these example of where safety is increased?
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Frustrated
The likes of Netflix and Google Books are trying to bring attention to back catalog content. Content (sometime literally) rotting on the shelf. Content that is make no one no money currently, and they are demonized for it.
Grrrr.
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Re: Wow.
Instead Universal dumped the work on to the tax payer.
Really, why is this seen a generous act by Universal? What did it cost them?
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Also
RIAA would love to work the medical professionals to stop music piracy at its source, the human ear.
We strongly urge you to take these concerns seriously... we prefer a practical solution to these issues, and hope to avoid the need to escalate the issue further.
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At what point
That's what I find so odd.
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Alternate title
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Tylenol Scare
I guess that was a fluke.
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Why is TechDirt irresponsibly reporting on this?
For Shame. For Shame.
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Is Reddit and 4chan the a model for a new form of "Investigative News"?
I'm not saying this is a total replacement, but I can see, online communities passionate about particular topics doing their own research.
Bundling investigative news with classifieds, and printing and distributing it on paper isn't the only way. New solutions sometimes come from the most unlikely places.
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Found it
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Re: Re: LOL
Keep this going, please. I like the little something extra on Saturdays
On the post: Rose M. Welch's Favorite Techdirt Posts Of The Week
Re: LOL
Many of the same reasons I like TechDirt
^^That's it
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Re: The best part...
On the post: Dark Helmet's Favorite Techdirt Posts Of The Week...
Cool
Note: the hyperlink to #4 is pointed the #3's story.
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His Mother is the Key
On the post: So WikiLeaks Is Evil For Releasing Documents... But DynCorp Gets A Pass For Pimping Young Boys To Afghan Cops?
Only in one direction
Here is an example of WikiLeaks shining light on a real problem which we hope will bring end end to a very bad thing and make this kids more safe.
Are where are the concrete examples where where we are less safe now due to WikiLeaks? Are we just supposed to trust them, and ignore these example of where safety is increased?
On the post: State Department Telling Students Who Apply For Jobs That If They Mention Wikileaks On Twitter, They Won't Be Hired
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_k7WPv2EvY
you're welcome
On the post: State Department Telling Students Who Apply For Jobs That If They Mention Wikileaks On Twitter, They Won't Be Hired
Library Of Congress now blocks access to WIkiLeaks
http://goo.gl/C3ybI
This would be comical if it weren't true.
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